A scientist is interested in comparing the age of a rock with other rocks. By doing this, the scientist is determining __________.

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the absolute age of the rock
the absolute age of the rock

the date the rock was formed
the date the rock was formed

the relative age of the rock
the relative age of the rock

the level of radioactive isotope decay in the rock

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the relative age of the rock
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